Dan J. Harkey

Master Educator | Business & Finance Consultant | Mentor

Humor

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Ah, Shucks!

Meaning, Origins, and Why This Folksy Phrase Still Charms

The Fox That Guarded the Hen House:

Meaning, Origins, and Modern Lessons

Merry Christmas, 2025, from Archie Bunker and Family

Enjoy a little humor with All In The Family at Christmas

What’s All That Stuff in Your Garage Really Worth?

Ever wonder if the items you’ve been storing for years have any real value? Spoiler: most of it doesn’t. That couch you’ve kept for a decade. It needs reupholstering. Those “Made in China” collectibles? No one wants them. And the traditional furniture you saved for your kids? They probably see it as junk.

The Allure of the Unattainable: Why Scarcity Creates Desire

Walking on Sunshine: The Timeless Anthem of Joy

The Art of Hidden Motives:

Why Some People Offer to Exchange Pebbles for Mountains

“Sticky fingers” — meaning, usage, and origin

Meaning (what it means today)

Parkinson’s Laws: Designing Organizational Systems Against Bureaucratic Drift

“Boneheaded Actions: Characteristic Actions Taken by Bureaucracies”

When Rules and Processes Replace Results

“Brothers in Arms” Dire Straits’

At its core, “Brothers in Arms” is a heartfelt lament—a quiet, emotionally restrained anti-war song that invites listeners to feel the pain and loss soldiers experience, fostering empathy and understanding.

“Money for Nothing”: Dire Straits

The lyrics are written in-character: from the viewpoint of working-class guys watching music videos and scoffing at how “easy” musicians seem to have it—fame, money, attention—compared with physical labor.

Financial Stress: When There Is Too Much Month Left at the End of the Money

This isn’t financial advice—just a clear-eyed look and compassionate look at why so many households feel squeezed, what “financial stress” is, and what helps most when the margin of safety disappears, when a Flat tire needing replacement becomes a crisis.

Powwow Meaning, Origin, and How the Word—and the Gathering—Evolved

What Does “Powwow” Mean Today?

Powwow: Meaning, Origins, and Why the Word Matters

The word you’ve heard—maybe even used—without knowing its weight

“Lapdog”

Herding Dogs: My Dog Daisy Jane

Guardians of the Flock and Masters of Instinct

“In Dreams:” Roy Robison

Sanctuary, Illusion, and the Voice of Vulnerability

“Chicken Scratches:” It’s About Penmanship, Not A New Dance Craze.

“You Are So Beautiful”

How Joe Cocker Turned a Simple Lyric into a Timeless Anthem